Thursday 22 September 2016

Thane, Kalyan-Dombivli among 5 in state to make it to smart city list


Five cities from Maharashtra have made it to the list of 27 smart cities announced on September 20.

Manisha Mhaiskar, principal secretary, urban development (UD) II, said the state government has selected ten cities to compete for the Centre's Smart City Project. In the first round, held this January, Pune and Solapur were selected. In the second, whose results were announced on September 20, five cities, including Aurangabad, Kalyan-Dombivli, Nagpur, Nashik and Thane, were selected.

Mhaiskar said, "Maharashtra is the only state where seven cities have been selected for this project. The state government had announced that while the cities will compete for central funding, the state will fund their projects through MMRDA and Cidco till they are selected by the Centre."

Mhaiskar further said in the current budget, the state government has made a provision of Rs1,000 crore for the project. While the Centre will provide Rs 100 crore per year for five years, the state government is required to provide Rs 50 crore and the urban local body another Rs 50 crore annually.

The areas proposed for smart city development by municipal bodies would have facilities such as assured water, power supply, proper sanitation and solid waste management systems, efficient urban mobility, public transportation, IT connectivity and e-governance.

The selected cities have already formed a special purpose vehicle (SPV) mandatory for receiving funding. Thane is yet to form an SPV, though, while Nagpur's proposal is in the final stages.

Both the Navi Mumbai and Mumbai municipal bodies passed a resolution refusing to form the SPV. "This is possibly area son why the two cities have not been selected. We shall once again ask these cities if they wish to form an SPV," she said.

For the project, Thane, for instance, will take up work for a new station at Kopri, grade separators at Teen Haath Naka, SATIS at Thane East, water metering, strengthening the water supply and sewage disposal, to name a few, over the next five years. The projects will collectively cost around Rs 5,400 crore. KDMC mayor Rajendra Devlekar, at a press conference to announce inclusion of Kalyan-Dombivli, said, "We have already made a proposal of Rs 2,032 crore." Pramod Kulkarni, project in-charge, KDMC, added, "We will develop the entire Kalyan station, roads, water distribution, sanitation, closure of Adharwadi dumping ground, development of a 24km waterfront and other works."

With the release of this fresh list, the total number of cities selected in the country so far stands at 60. "Competition-based selection has made the cities rediscover themselves as they are undertaking a thorough assessment of gaps in the present levels of infrastructure and service delivery and come out with comprehensive, credible and actionable plans for area-based development and technology-based pan-city solutions," said urban development minister M Venkaiah Naidu. Naidu added total investment of Rs 1.45 lakh crore has been proposed for 60 cities. The process for selecting the remaining 40 will start in January.



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Friday 2 September 2016

Brighten up your home


Try to incorporate warm colours, textures and patterns to make your rooms a welcoming refuge during heavy rains
Sitting at home, watching the heavy rains pouring day after day can be one of the most relaxing things. It can also get a bit depressing after a while to see the dark grey clouds whenever you look out of the window. So it is important to liven up your home interiors, using warm colours, textures and patterns to make the rooms bright and cheerful.

Prefer pastels

Pastel pinks and apple greens are a good choice when people try to bring a pop of colour into their homes. This colour scheme is considered to be a timeless classic. Floral art work and dainty prints are perfect for creating a spring style in the home. For those looking to inject some style and personality into their bedroom, cosy bed sheets are ideal. Whether the desired look is practical or regal, traditional, elegant or urban chic, the same rule must apply - all must share that element of comfort.

Go green

Although design trends normally take their leads from the fashion world, not every trend is as fleeting. In the interior design industry, the trends tend to stay a little longer, allowing them to evolve and catch on, such as the way ‘going green,’ was one of the hottest trends a few years ago, and is now an industry standard.

Mix tones

One of the most obvious ways to use this theme is by mixing earth tones of browns, greys, and greens, with vibrant uplifting global accents of pinks, blues, oranges, yellows and purples. In addition to mixing bold accents with neutrals, by mixing and matching colours, styles and textures,it better reflects your personality.

Bold designs

Opt for bolder designs, in the form of prints that are geometric, botanical or paisley. These can be effectively used in pillows, curtains and rugs, but which also work nicely with traditional pieces. The yearning is for more warmth and comfort and more natural materials to be brought into the home.
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Overlap rugs

Layered flooring and wallpapered walls are among some of the design trends that resurfaced recently, and intended to make your room feel cosier and more intimate. By overlapping several lightweight rugs with similar patterns and complimentary colours, or a bold print over an existing carpet, one can add richness and warmth to a room. Wallpaper adds visual interest as well, you will find the traditional designs patterns updated in modern colour combinations.

Animal prints

Animal prints are the great accent against neutrals and plain colour, just what you need to spice things up and take it to the wild side. The other option is mixing up the prints, texture and fabrics so you could create a more unique design.

Curtain accessories

Curtains are an important part of the window covering overall, but the accessories available to improve how they are used can make a big difference. Curtains can be made from a huge range of fabrics including cotton, lace, polyester, and so on. They can have a striking influence on the mood, and atmosphere of any room in your home by the usage of different curtain accessories.
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Country themes

With traditional interior decorating styles such as the Moroccan and French themes, curtains serve many purposes. While their primary function is to provide much needed privacy to your home, curtain panels are also effectively used to control sunlight, energy conservation, noise reduction, and for framing a wonderful view. Curtains are also an easy way to dress up, or change the tone of any room using the right colour, fabric, length, and accessories.

Window dressing

Drapes are made from heavier, more expensive, and more durable fabrics than curtains such as silk, wool, or special synthetic fabrics. These are often teamed with sheer curtains. Shutters are ideal for privacy, and security. They are available in wood, aluminium, or vinyl.
Your curtain style and accessories should blend with what is in your room, such as the furniture of your room, floors, walls, and accessories. Blinds may be attached to the rod using hooks, rings, fabric tabs, or a rod pocket for the curtain rod to move through. Blinds are practical, and decorative for the homes. Using the wrong accessories can actually mess up their look.
Rings or tabs can also use on rods to fix curtains. Metal curtain hooks are ideal for heavy blinds, and they work well on sunny windows, as they are not breakable over time. There are different types of curtain hooks depending on your needs such as plastic hooks, nylon hooks, and decorative hooks.

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